Boston Market, 5815 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Boston Market
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5815 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321-4633
License #: 1616739
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in water at 77° f
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitizer. Zero ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter. Warmer at front counter with cooked turkey held at 108-110° f.
  • Intermediate - Items stored in the sink. Wet wiping cloth.
08/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to dispense ice from ice machine.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Male bathroom and kitchen area.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Male bathroom.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Turkey 125° f, beef 120° f
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. In the grooves.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In storage area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mash potato, spinach, Mac and cheese 42?-44? f. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Mashed potatoes, spinach. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety), commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Corn, and macaroni and cheese.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mashed potato, spinach, and stuffing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not properly date marked. Observed products Date marked 3/12/13 and 3/13/13 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Only three certificates observed.
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front counter
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under vent hood over rotisserie chicken.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 01/08/21113.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, after coming from outside, asst. manager.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Asst. Manager and perep person.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, behind rotisserie chicken.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing pitcher of sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer, use of wipe for various food with no time to air dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the drive thru window.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Ice scoop holder, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Prep area Corrected On Site.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.---tongs, knives stored between microwave bottom and table.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 03/13/12.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 03/13/12.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.---some ceiling tiles in kitchen and prep area are damaged.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.---manager preparing food.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.---over prep table
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.---AC vent
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.---fan in walk in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.---Assistant manager
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.---boxes
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.---cutting board
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.---Scrubbie in sink
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.---raw chicken and chicken salad
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, box of turkey.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, rinsing cloth. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing pan Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, lids for takeout containers , front counter
3/2/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, around walkin freezer door. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, by frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzle in dining room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, around walkin freezer door. Corrected On Site.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, by drive thru area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, in rear prep area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, inside of walkin freezer door.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Sprinkler head spray pattern obstructed, dusty in dining room. For reporting purposes only.
11/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, nonhandle can used to dispense marshmallow.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer door unable to close tight.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets, in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walkin cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, pans wetnesting.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in soda/condiments/coffee station in dining room and in prep area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, by 3 compartments sink.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable, cardboard on wall under drainboard by 3 compartments sink.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers, in prep area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, over single service items in storage area.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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